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USER MANUAL
GUIDE DE L’ UTILISATEUR
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING
FLUVAL FX6
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PRODUCT PARTS
1 Hosing 9 Filter lid / O-ring
2 Rim connectors (2) 10 Lid fasteners (8)
3 Rim connector clips (6) 11 Filter canister
4 Small suction cups (8) 12 Purge valve
5 Intake assembly 13 Drain cap
6 Output assembly 14 Pump unit & power cord
7 Metal clamps (2) 15 Purge valve hosing
8 AquaStop valves (2)
Filter baskets with foam inserts
a Foam (6) e Ceramic Rings (BioMax)
b T handles (2) f Carbon Pad
c Media baskets (3) g Media bags (2)
d Bio-Foam (2)
Table of Contents
Safeguard Instructions EN-2
Introduction EN-4
State-of-the-Art Technology EN-5
Installation & Use EN-7
Fluval Advanced Filtration EN-15
Fluval Filter Media EN-16
Fluval Lab Series Media EN-17
Maintenance
Canister Draining
Purge Valve Draining EN-18
Filter Pump Draining EN-19
Media Care EN-20
Pump Care EN-22
Changing Aquarium Water EN-24
Replacement Parts EN-26
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed when handling the Fluval Canister
Filter, including the following:
1. R EAD & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and all the physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
important notices on the appliance before using. Failure to and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
do so may result in the loss of fish life and/or damage to instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
the appliance. responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
2. D ANGER – To avoid possible electric shock, special
care should be taken since water is employed in the 4. T o avoid injury, do not touch moving parts or hot parts.
use of aquarium equipment. For each of the following
situations, do not attempt repairs yourself, return the 5. C AUTION – Always unplug or disconnect all appliances
appliance to an authorized service facility for service or in the aquarium from electricity supply before placing
discard the appliance. hands in water, before putting on or taking off parts and
A. If the appliance falls into the water, DON’T reach while the equipment is being installed, maintained or
for it! First unplug it and then retrieve it. If electrical handled. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect. Never
components of the appliance get wet, unplug the yank cord to pull plug from outlet. Always unplug an
appliance immediately. appliance from an outlet when not in use.
B. If the applicance shows any sign of abnormal water
leakage or if RCD (or GFCI – Ground Fault Current 6. This appliance is not a submersible aquarium filter-pump.
Interrupter) switches off disconnect the power supply It is intended for use in ornamental household aquariums.
cord from the mains and remove pump from water. It may be used with fresh or salt water. Maximum water
C. Carefully examine the appliance after installation. It temperature 35°C. Do not use this appliance for other than
should not be plugged if there is water on parts not intended use (i.e.: do not use in swimming pools, bathrooms,
intended to be wet. etc.). The use of attachments not recommended or sold by
D. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged the appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition
cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or it is dropped and will invalidate your warranty. Do not use this appliance:
or damaged in any manner. The power cord of this a. In swimming pools or other situations where people are
appliance cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, immersed;
the appliance should be discarded. Never cut the cord. b. With inflammable or drinkable liquids.
E. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or
receptacle getting wet, position the appliance to one 7. This is a HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE INTENDED FOR
side of a wall mounted receptacle. To prevent water DOMESTIC USE and it is suitable for INDOOR use only. Do
from dripping onto the receptacle or plug, a “drip loop” not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to
(see photo) should be arranged by the user in the cord the weather or temperatures below freezing.
connecting appliance to a receptacle. The “drip loop” is
that part of the cord below the level of the receptacle or 8. Make sure that this appliance is securely installed before
the connector, to prevent water travelling along the cord operating it and that the electrical connection is in
and coming in contact accordance with the data on the rating label. Do not allow
with the receptacle. If the filter pump to run dry.
plug or receptacle does
get wet, DON’T unplug 9. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with proper rating
the cord. Disconnect the should be used. A cord rated for less amperes or watts than
fuse or circuit breaker the appliance rating may overheat. Care should be taken to
that supplies power to the arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.
appliance. Then unplug The connection should be carried out by a qualified electrical
and examine for presence installer.
of water in receptacle.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3. W ARNING – Close supervision is necessary when any 10.
appliance is used by or near children. This appliance is not for future reference.
intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
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IMPORTANT

To ensure optimal and proper functioning of your Fluval
FX6 External Filter, regular maintenance is required. Failure
to do so may result in the failure of the filter and will
invalidate your warranty. Additionally, regular cleaning
and maintenance will greatly reduce or completely prevent
faults and reduction in performance. Please refer to the
maintenance schedule below.
MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY CHART
COMPONENTS MONTHLY EVERY 3 EVERY 6 YEARLY
MONTHS MONTHS
Magnetic impeller Check & Clean Replace
Intake Stem/Strainer/Hosing Check & Clean
Ribbed Hosing Check & Clean
Mechanical Foam Check & Clean Replace half
quantity
Bio-Foam Check & Clean Replace half
quantity
BIOMAX Rinse Replace half
quantity
Carbon Pad Replace
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HIGH PERFORMANCE CANISTER FILTER
The Fluval Canister Filter offers unparalleled your aquarium environment to meet the specialized
filtration power, maximum versatility and incredible needs of your unique collection of fish and aquatic
control in fine tuning water characteristics. Our plants. Your filter is completed with pre-packed
multistage system allows you to stack filtration filter media that will work with best performance
media in the precise combination of layers that will in most basic aquariums. However, you have the
work best for your aquarium. Thus providing you option of selecting different media, or alternative
infinite flexibility in creating and maintaining the configurations of media, if you wish.
ideal environment for your fish.
The FX6 Filter also offers incomparable ease-of-
Its massive capacity and powerful integrated motor use features: click-fit connections you just push
processes and re-circulates fully 563 US gallons on; AquaStop valves so you can handle routine
(2130 liters) of water every hour, enabling you to maintenance without breaking the system’s
precisely manage water conditions for aquariums as vacuum, no need to disassemble hosing; innovative
large as 400 US gallons (1500 liters) with a very low handles that let you lift the entire stack of baskets
power consumption. Thanks to the extendable intake out to change or clean media; and a purge valve and
tube, the filter can be adjusted to fit most aquariums hosing so you can empty the canister easily, no need
on the market. It will hold up to 1.5 gallons (5.9 to move or lift a heavy, water-laden tank.
liters) of media, yet it’s compact enough to fit under
almost any aquarium cabinet. With Fluval’s unique This filter’s superior performance and capability are
Smart Pump technology, this self-priming system backed by Fluval’s well earned reputation for the
offers plug-in-and-start convenience. Upon start- best in fish and aquarium care. HARS (Hagen Aquatic
up the canister fills with water, pauses to evacuate Research Station) certification is your assurance of
air, immediately begins the filtering process, and the most up-to-date and reliable research in aqua-
continues filtering until it is unplugged. Once every care science. For complete understanding of your
12 hours, the filter will pause again to evacuate Fluval Multi-Stage Canister Filter, and enjoyment
any air that has become trapped in the system–to of all its capabilities, please read and follow these
maintain the total vacuum necessary for maximum instructions for proper installation, maintenance,
efficiency. and use. Failure to do so may result in loss of
fish life and/or damage to the filter. Save these
The FX6 filter offers a versatile combination of instructions for future reference.
mechanical, biological and chemical filtering
capabilities. This versatility enables you to customize
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The FX6 Filter siphons water and suspended debris design of the adjustable output nozzle disperses it in
in through its clog-proof intake strainer, then sends multiple directions, agitating the water and creating
it through three levels of foam, which traps most currents that help break down wastes, and prevent
particulate matter. The powerful pump then sends it them from settling. All for a continuous flow of pure,
through the multiple levels of media, which is pre- precisely treated water.
packed into the filter baskets at the factory in the
recommended positions for basic filtration in order
to save you time and eliminate guesswork.
As water flows back into the aquarium, the flared
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FLUVAL STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY
AquaStop Valves
The AquaStop valve makes maintenance easy by allowing you to stop
the water flow with an easy 90-degree turn of the valve lever. This
means you can separate the hosing from the filter in one step. The
valve lever can also be used to regulate water flow with no harm to
the motor or its components. Two valves are provided: one for the
intake, one for the output.
Click-fit Connectors
Click-fit connectors are designed for quick set-up and leak-proof
maintenance. You just push the intake and output assemblies
(Aquastop valves and attached hosing) down. Once you hear the
“click,” you know the connection is secure and watertight.
Lift-Out Stack of Media Baskets
The lift-out stack of media baskets is at the heart of Fluval multi-stage
filtration. These large capacity baskets enable you to stack filtration
media in the precise combination of layers that will work best for
your aquarium. Each basket is lined with a foam insert and specific
filtering media to grant you the best performances in your aquarium.
The instant-release T-handles let you lift, then separate the basket
stack quickly and easily, making routine maintenance simple.
High Capacity Canister
The FX6’s compact, super capacity tank processes and recirculates fully
563 US gallons (2130 liters) of water every hour and accommodates
the stack of media baskets with their capacity of up to 1.5 gallons
(5.9 liters) of media. Yet this enormous-capacity tank is short enough
(21 in./54cm) to fit under most large aquariums.
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FLUVAL STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY
SMART PUMPTM Technology
Designed and engineered for reliable filtration of delicately balanced
aquarium environments, Fluval’s FX6 Smart Pump technology employs an
electronic circuit board to continually monitor the pump. Impeller speed
and force are constantly measured to ensure powerful output and energy
efficiency. Self-priming
instant-Start
Smart Pump technology is also critical in evacuating any air that may System
build up in the system. Once every 12 hours, the filter will pause and allow
any trapped air to escape, thus maintaining maximum filtration efficiency.
Self-Priming Instant-Start System
Smart Pump
With the FX6, there’s never any need for manual siphoning. As soon as Tecnology
you plug the filter in, the canister fills with water from your aquarium. Purge
It pumps for 1 minute, pauses for 2 minutes to evacuate air from the valve
system, then immediately begins the filtering process.
Purge Valve
The FX6 canister features a purge valve drain at its base. This makes it possible for you to empty the canister
for maintenance before moving it.
Clog-Proof Intake Strainer
The wide, rounded mouth of the FX6 intake strainer is shaped to
siphon water quickly. Covered by a fine screen that’s beveled to repel
debris, it is virtually clog-proof, so there is never a build-up of solids
that could impede water flow.
Multi-Directional Output Nozzle
The flared spout of the adjustable output nozzle sends multiple
streams of purified water toward all corners of the aquarium, creating
currents that agitate the water to break down wastes and help hold
them in suspension until they can be drawn into the filter by the intake
strainer. With more waste solids kept afloat, fewer settle, which means
that bottom surfaces, and in fact the entire aquarium, is kept cleaner.
FLUVAL FX6 SPECIFICATIONS
Aquarium Capacity: 400 gallons 1,500 liters Filter Circulation*: 563 g/h 2,130 l/h
Pump Output: 925 g/h 3,500 l/h Head Height (max.): 10.8ft 3.3 m
Mechanical Area (Foam): 325.5 in.2 2,100 cm2 Wattages 120V/60Hz: 43W
Biological Volume: 1.5 gallons 5.9 l Wattages 230-240V/50Hz: 41W
Filtration Volume: 5.28 gallons 20 l *Note: Flow rates were measured with intake and output
hoses of the same length and without media.
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INSTALLATION AND USE
IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before beginning.
• For best results, top off water in aquarium before beginning setup.
• Allow 30-45 minutes for setup and installation.
• Tools required: Phillips screwdriver and utility knife.
DO NOT PLUG IN FILTER UNTIL SETUP IS COMPLETE AND UNIT IS FILLED WITH WATER.
1. Unpack and identify all parts
Use the diagram on the inside front cover as a guide.
2. Prepare the aquarium
1. Decide on filter placement. Remember, this is a gravity-fed system. For it to work properly, all the
Installation Requirements below must be adhered to.
Installation Requirements
• For best results fill aquarium to maximum level before beginning setup.
• The filter lid must be at least 7.8 in. (20cm) below your aquarium’s water level but never more than
4.9 ft. (150cm). NEVER install the filter above the water level.
<20 cm (7.8”.)
• IMPORTANT: The hosing supplied with the unit
is 13.1 ft (4m) long. If longer hosing is required,
intake hosing must not exceed 6.5 ft. (2m) and
the total length of intake and outlet hosing
combined must not exceed 16.4 ft. (5m).
<20 cm (7.8”) to
< 150 cm (4.9’)
• Hosing must follow a straight path from the
filter to the aquarium rim, with no slack and
no loops.
• The water level should never be more than 7.8 in.
(20 cm) below your aquarium rim.
• F or best performance, the filter should be completely
beneath the aquarium (as in figure shown).
• P osition purge valve so that you will be able to
attach the supplied hosing without moving the unit.
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INSTALLATION AND USE
2. Place the two rim connectors over the back top edge of the aquarium. Place one just above
the spot where you want to place the intake tube; place the other just over the spot where you
want to position the output nozzle. Be sure that the long end of the bracket is on the inside of the
aquarium.
The rubber rings on the connectors are designed to help them adhere to tank glass better.
If the aquarium walls are thinner than 5/8” (1.58 cm) replace the rubber ring with the four smaller
suction cups provided.
Important: Be sure to position the intake tube away from any air source—an air stone, an
aeration device, protein skimmer or the output valve. Air entering the intake strainer will diminish
filter efficiency.
Alternate Configurations
Note: A dropped ledge rim requires
purchase of an extra rim connector.
(See “Replacement Parts” for ordering
information.)
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